2002 JEEP LIBERTY back door

SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
FENDER BOLTS 12 9 Ð
FLIP-UP GLASS HINGE BOLTS 7 Ð 60
FRONT DOOR CHECK STRAP NUTS 12 9 Ð
FRONT DOOR CHECK STRAP TO A-PILLAR BOLTS 12 9 Ð
FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL BOLTS 9 Ð 80
FRONT DOOR HINGE TO A-PILLAR BOLTS 28 21 Ð
FRONT DOOR HINGE TO DOOR NUTS 23 17 Ð
FRONT DOOR LATCH SCREW 11 8 Ð
FRONT DOOR LATCH STRIKER SCREWS 28 21 Ð
FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE NUTS 6 Ð 55
FRONT DOOR REGULATOR BOLTS 9 Ð 80
FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLTS 28 21 Ð
FRONT SEAT BOLTS/NUT 43 32 Ð
FRONT SEAT RISER BOLTS 28 21 Ð
FRONT SEAT TRACK BOLTS 28 21 Ð
HOOD HINGE TO BODY BOLTS 28 21 Ð
HOOD HINGE TO HOOD BOLTS 12 9 Ð
HOOD LATCH NUTS 12 9 Ð
HOOD LATCH SUPPORT BOLTS 10 Ð 85
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER SUPPORT BRACKET
BOLTS23 17 Ð
INSTRUMENT PANEL HVAC NUTS/BOLTS 6 Ð 55
INSTRUMENT PANEL ROLL DOWN BOLTS 54 40 Ð
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP BOLTS 28 21 Ð
OUTSIDE MIRROR NUTS 7 Ð 65
RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER BOLTS 12 9 Ð
REAR DOOR CHECK STRAP NUTS 12 9 Ð
REAR DOOR CHECK STRAP TO A-PILLAR BOLTS 12 9 Ð
REAR DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL BOLTS 9 Ð 80
REAR DOOR HINGE TO B-PILLAR BOLTS 28 21 Ð
REAR DOOR HINGE TO DOOR NUTS 23 17 Ð
REAR DOOR LATCH SCREW 11 8 Ð
REAR DOOR LATCH STRIKER SCREWS 28 21 Ð
REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE NUTS 6 Ð 55
REAR SEAT BACK HINGE BOLTS 28 21 Ð
REAR SEAT LATCH/LOCK ASSEMBLY BOLTS 28 21 Ð
REAR SEAT OUTBOARD NUTS 43 32 Ð
REAR SEAT OUTER SEAT CUSHION LEG BOLTS 35 26 Ð
ROOF RACK BOLTS 8 Ð 75
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BODY (Continued)

EXTERIOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BODY SIDE MOLDINGS
REMOVAL............................140
INSTALLATION........................140
COWL GRILLE
REMOVAL............................140
INSTALLATION........................140
EXTERIOR NAME PLATES
REMOVAL............................140
INSTALLATION........................141
FRONT FENDER
REMOVAL............................141
INSTALLATION........................141
FUEL FILL DOOR/HOUSING
REMOVAL............................141
INSTALLATION........................141
GRILLE
REMOVAL............................142
INSTALLATION........................142
GRILLE OPENING REINFORCEMENT
REMOVAL............................142
INSTALLATION........................142FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD
REMOVAL............................143
INSTALLATION........................143
LUGGAGE RACK
REMOVAL............................144
INSTALLATION........................144
REAR WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD
REMOVAL............................144
INSTALLATION........................144
SIDE VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL............................145
INSTALLATION........................145
FRONT WHEEL OPENING FLARE MOLDINGS
REMOVAL............................145
INSTALLATION........................145
REAR WHEEL OPENING FLARE MOLDINGS
REMOVAL............................145
INSTALLATION........................145
RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL............................146
INSTALLATION........................146
BODY SIDE MOLDINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove and discard the molding from the outside of
the door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Thoroughly clean all residue from the body side
molding attachment area of the door.
(2) Wipe area clean with a 50% solution of water
and alcohol and wipe dry.
(3) Apply new body side molding using the locators
in the door and apply pressure of approximately 40
p.s.i. over the entire surface of the molding.
COWL GRILLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the hood seal.
(2) Remove the wiper arms. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS -
REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the four plastic retainers and remove
the cowl grill.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the cowl grill and engage the nine
clips to the bottom of the windshield.
(2) Install the five plastic retainers.
(3) Install the wiper arms. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS - INSTAL-
LATION)
(4) Install the hood seal.
EXTERIOR NAME PLATES
REMOVAL
NOTE: Exterior nameplates are attached to body
panels with adhesive tape.
(1) Apply a length of masking tape on the body,
parallel to the top edge of the nameplate to use as a
guide, if necessary.
(2) If temperature is below 21ÉC (70ÉF) warm
emblem with a heat lamp or gun. Do not exceed 52ÉC
(120ÉF) when heating emblem.
(3) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, behind
the emblem to separate the adhesive backing from
the body.
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(4) Clean adhesive residue from body with MOPAR
Super Clean solvent or equivalent.
INSTALLATION
(1) Remove protective cover from adhesive tape on
back of emblem.
(2) Position emblem properly on body.
(3) Press emblem firmly to body with palm of
hand.
(4) If temperature is below 21ÉC (70ÉF) warm
emblem with a heat lamp or gun to assure adhesion.
Do not exceed 52ÉC (120ÉF) when heating emblem.
FRONT FENDER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the wheel opening splash shield. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT WHEELHOUSE
SPLASH SHIELD - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the fascia assembly. (Refer to 13 -
FRAME & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT FASCIA -
REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the fender support bracket bolts. (Fig.
1)
(4) Remove the bolts and remove the fender. (Fig.
2)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the fender assembly and install the
bolts
(2) Install the fender support bracket and install
the bolts.(3) Align the fender with adjacent body parts and
tighten the bolts to 12 N´m (9 ft. lbs.). (Refer to 23 -
BODY/BODY STRUCTURE/GAP AND FLUSH -
SPECIFICATIONS)
(4) Install the fascia assembly. (Refer to 13 -
FRAME & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT FASCIA -
INSTALLATION)
(5) Install the wheelhouse splash shield. (Refer to
23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/FRONT WHEELHOUSE
SPLASH SHIELD - INSTALLATION)
FUEL FILL DOOR/HOUSING
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the fuel cap.
(2) Remove the three screws connecting the fuel
door/housing to the filler neck.
(3) Reach in through the opening and depress the
tabs at the upper and bottom right of the door/hous-
ing. (Fig. 3)
(4) Remove the fuel door/housing from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the fuel filler door/housing into the
vehicle and fully seat the tabs.
Fig. 1 FENDER SUPPORT BRACKET
1 - FENDER BOLTS (2)
2 - FENDER
3 - FENDER SUPPORT BRACKET
4 - SUPPORT BRACKET BOLTS (2)
5 - U-NUTS (2)
Fig. 2 FRONT FENDER
1 - HYDRAFORM
2 - U-NUTS
3 - BOLTS (3)
4 - FENDER
5 - BOLTS (2)
6 - BOLTS (2)
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EXTERIOR NAME PLATES (Continued)

(2) Install the three screws.
(3) Install the fuel cap.
GRILLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the upper screws. (Fig. 4)
(2) Roll the grille forward and disengage the two
grille hooks under the headlamp units.
(3) Lift the grille forward and up off of the location
tabs at the bottom and remove.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the grille onto the locating tabs at the
bottom.
(2) Push the grille back and snap into the hooks in
the grille opening reinforcement.
(3) Check that the black welts at the outboard
ends of the grille have a uniform appearance relative
to the fender and install the screws.
GRILLE OPENING
REINFORCEMENT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the grille. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTE-
RIOR/GRILLE - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the front fascia. (Refer to 13 - FRAME
& BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT FASCIA -
REMOVAL)
(3) Disconnect the electrical connectors. (Fig. 5)
(4) Disconnect the rubber side flap push pin con-
nectors.
(5) Remove the seven bolts and remove the grille
opening reinforcement.
(6) Disconnect the headlamp units electrical con-
nectors.
(7) Remove the headlamp units. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
HEADLAMP UNIT - REMOVAL)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the headlamp units. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEAD-
LAMP UNIT - INSTALLATION)
(2) Connect the headlamp unit electrical connec-
tors.
(3) Install the grille opening reinforcement and
install the seven bolts.
(4) Connect the rubber side flap and install the
push pin connectors.
(5) Connect the electrical connectors. (Fig. 5)
(6) Install the front fascia. (Refer to 13 - FRAME
& BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT FASCIA - INSTAL-
LATION)
(7) Install the grille. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-
OR/GRILLE - INSTALLATION)
Fig. 3 FUEL FILL DOOR/HOUSING
1 - FUEL FILL DOOR
2 - HOUSING TABS
Fig. 4 GRILLE
1 - GRILLE OPENING REINFORCEMENT
2 - SCREWS (4)
3 - GRILLE CLIPS
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FUEL FILL DOOR/HOUSING (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Install the seat riser and install the bolts.
(2) Tighten the bolts to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install a new release handle rivet.
(4) Install the seat. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT - FRONT - INSTALLATION)
SEAT TRACK
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seat back. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT BACK - FRONT - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the outer riser. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT RISER - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the front outer bolts and remove the
tracks.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the seat track onto the seat cushion and
install the front outer bolts.
(2) Tighten the bolts to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install the seat riser. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT RISER - INSTALLATION)
(4) Install the seat back. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT BACK - FRONT - INSTALLATION)
SEAT - REAR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the outer seat belt anchors. (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the inner seat belt buckles. (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT BUCKLE
- REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the center seat belt anchor. (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the front bolts and nuts. (Fig. 5)
(5) Fold down the seat backs and remove the seat
assembly through the rear door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the seat assembly and position over the
studs.
(2) Open the seat back and engage the latches
onto the latch strikers.
(3) Install the rear outboard nuts and tighten to
43 N´m (32 ft. lbs.).
(4) Install the outer seat belt anchors. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR - INSTALLATION)(5) Install the inner seat belt buckles. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT BUCKLE -
INSTALLATION)
(6) Install the center seat belt anchor. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR - INSTALLATION)
(7) Install the front outer seat cushion leg bolts
and tighten to 35 N´m (26 ft. lbs.)
SEAT BACK - REAR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seat assembly. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT - REAR - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the front seat cushion hinge bolt. (Fig.
6)
(3) Remove the center seat back hinge bolts and
separate the rear seat assembly. (Fig. 7)
(4) Release the clips and remove the seat back
hinge covers.
(5) Lift the seat cushion cover and remove the
hinge bolts. (Fig. 8)
(6) Remove the seat back.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the seat back.
Fig. 5 REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY
1 - SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS
2 - BELT BUCKLES
3 - BELT BUCKLE
4 - SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS
5 - REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY
6 - SEAT BELT ANCHOR
7 - FLOOR PAN
8 - STUDS
9 - CENTER SEAT BELT
10 - FRONT STUDS
11 - NUTS (2)
12 - SEAT BELT ANCHOR
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MANUAL SEAT RISER (Continued)

WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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A-PILLAR SEAL
REMOVAL............................185
INSTALLATION........................185
COWL WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................185
INSTALLATION........................185
DOOR PRIMARY WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................185
INSTALLATION........................185
DOOR LOWER WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................186
INSTALLATION........................186
FRONT DOOR OUTER BELT MOLDING
REMOVAL............................186
INSTALLATION........................186
SWING GATE BELTLINE WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................186
INSTALLATION........................186
SWING GATE OPENING WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................186INSTALLATION........................186
REAR DOOR OUTER BELT MOLDING
REMOVAL............................186
INSTALLATION........................186
SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP/RETAINER
REMOVAL............................186
INSTALLATION........................186
WINDSHIELD A-PILLAR WEATHERSTRIP/
RETAINER
REMOVAL............................186
INSTALLATION........................187
COWL/PLENUM SEAL
REMOVAL............................187
INSTALLATION........................187
COWL/PLENUM WINDOW BAFFLE SEAL
REMOVAL............................187
INSTALLATION........................187
A-PILLAR SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Open the doors and peal the seal away from
the a-pillar/windshield and the side rail weather
strip flanges.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the a-pillar seal over the windshield/a-
pillar and the side rail weatherstrip flanges and seat
fully.
COWL WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Open the hood and peal the cowl seal from the
cowl panel and cowl flange.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the weatherstrip over the cowl flange
and the cowl grille and seat fully.
DOOR PRIMARY
WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the lower b-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM -
REMOVAL)
(2) Peal seal off of the door opening flange.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seal to the bottom of the door
opening, with bulb facing outboard, starting the
installation at the center of the lower flange. Press
the seal onto the sill flange and work around the
perimeter of the door opening until fully seated.
Work in one direction, smoothing the seal to avoid
puckers or wrinkles.
(2) Install the lower b-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM -
INSTALLATION)
(3) When installing a new weatherstrip on the
front door opening, remove the tear strip starting at
the splice and moving around the front of the door to
the back of the opening.
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(4) When installing a new weatherstrip on the rear
door opening, remove the tear strip starting at the
splice and moving around the back of the door to the
front of the opening.
DOOR LOWER WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Carefully disengage the push pin fasteners and
remove the seal.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seal and seat the push pin fasten-
ers.
FRONT DOOR OUTER BELT
MOLDING
REMOVAL
(1) Lower the window.
(2) Pull the outer belt molding off of the door
flange starting at the rear and moving forward.
INSTALLATION
(1) Press the belt molding onto the outer door win-
dow flange starting at the rear and working forward.
SWING GATE BELTLINE
WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the swing gate trim panel. (Refer to 23
- BODY/SWING GATE/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
(2) Pull seal away from the corner tabs and
remove from the swing gate flange.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the seal over the swing gate flange and
seat the corner tabs.
(2) Install the swing gate trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SWING GATE/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLA-
TION)
SWING GATE OPENING
WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Open the swing gate and peal seal off of the
gate opening flange.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seal to the bottom of the gate
opening starting the installation at the center of the
flange. Press the seal onto the sill flange and work
around the perimeter of the door opening until fully
seated. Work in one direction, smoothing the seal to
avoid puckers or wrinkles.
REAR DOOR OUTER BELT
MOLDING
REMOVAL
(1) Lower the window.
(2) Pull the outer belt molding off of the door
flange starting at the rear and moving forward.
INSTALLATION
(1) Press the belt molding onto the outer door win-
dow flange starting at the front and working back.
SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIP/
RETAINER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the windshield weatherstrip retainer.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS/
WINDSHIELD A-PILLAR WEATHERSTRIP/RE-
TAINER - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the two screws.
(3) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
release the push in fasteners and remove the weath-
erstrip.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the weatherstrip and seat the push in
fasteners.
(2) Install the two screws.
(3) Install the windshield weatherstrip. (Refer to
23 - BODY/WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS/WINDSHIELD
A-PILLAR WEATHERSTRIP/RETAINER - INSTAL-
LATION)
WINDSHIELD A-PILLAR
WEATHERSTRIP/RETAINER
REMOVAL
(1) Open the doors and peal the a-pillar seal away
from the a-pillar/windshield and the side rail
weather strip flanges.
(2) Remove the seven screws and remove the
weatherstrip.
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DOOR PRIMARY WEATHERSTRIP (Continued)

REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the center bezel from the instrument
panel(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Release the vacuum harness from the A/C
Heater control.
(4) Remove the four screws that secure the A/C
Heater control to the instrument panel (Fig. 11).(5) Pull the A/C Heater control assembly away
from the instrument panel far enough to access the
connections on the back of the control.
(6) Unplug the wire harness connectors from the
back of the A/C Heater control (Fig. 12).
INSTALLATION
(1) Plug the two wire harness connectors and one
vacuum connector into the back of the A/C Heater
control.
(2) Position the A/C Heater control in the instru-
ment panel bezel and secure it with four screws.
Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(3) Reinstall the center bezel onto the instrument
panel(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL - INSTALLA-
TION).
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
A/C HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The A/C high pressure switch controls both A/C
compressor clutch engagement/disengagement, and
Fig. 11 A/C HEATER CONTROL
1 - REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH
2 - BLOWER SPEED CONTROL
3 - MODE SELECT CONTROL
4 - TEMPERATURE SELECT CONTROL
Fig. 12 A/C HEATER CONTROL HEAD (Rear View)
1 - A/C HEATER CONTROL HEAD
2 - A/C HEATER CONTROL HEAD LIGHT
3 - REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH AND TEMPERATURE
BLEND DOOR- CONNECTOR B (12 PIN)
4 - A/C HEATER CONTROL HEAD LIGHT
5 - MODE SELECT CONTROL
6 - BLOWER SPEED CONTROL- CONNECTOR A (7 PIN)
7 - MOUNTING SCREWS (4)
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A/C HEATER CONTROL (Continued)